Ethiopia's famous Dire Dawa Circus offers youth discipline and hope
A member of Dire Dawa Circus rehearses in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia on October 25, 2022. Despite meagre resources, the Dire Dawa Circus in eastern Ethiopia teaches young people discipline and hard work, and has distinguished itself at prestigious international festivals. PHOTO | AMANUEL SILESHI | AFP
In a faded hall with tattered carpets, young acrobats launch off their partners' feet high into the air with a spin, as others perform juggling feats, somersaults or twist into contortions.
